Barbera

The charming Barbera Rosso Fuoco shines ruby red with clear violet reflections. Intense fragrance of wild berries, spices and ripe sour cherries. On the palate, fruit and harmony, the clear structure and the balanced aftertaste are convincing. SUPERIORE.DE

Barbera Sovrana is a fruity, very pleasing wine, with deep ruby and a powerful nose of ripe cherries and earthy tones. Balanced and long on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

The Fontanelle in the glass shows shining ruby and full bouquet of dark berry fruit like black currants. Dense and round on the palate, the juicy, fresh taste unfolds with typical Barbera acidity and well-integrated tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

La Villa is a casually feminine Barbera d'Asti that smells of ripe red fruits, flowers and spices. Round and focused on the palate with a silky texture and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red, with strong violet nuances, lively foam, slightly sparkling. Fragrant, racy, vinous, of red fruits. Its taste is extraordinarily lively, very fresh, cheerful and untamed. The wine goes well with the whole menu, preferably with very well seasoned meats, cold cuts and hard cheeses. SUPERIORE.DE

Dreamlike Barbera, dedicated to the last work (La Luna e i Falo = Young Moon) of the writer Cesare Pavese. This wine symbolizes the connection to the earth and to the own origin.

Dark purple. In the nose complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, finest spices, plums and black forest berries. In the mouth polished, dense and with lots of fruit. Present but silky tannins, finely enclosed by the fruit, full of finesse and persistent with a first-class acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Blueberry, blackberry and lavender aromas. Full-bodied, round and delicious. Juicy finish." James Suckling

"Very ripe, toasty nose, smoky blackberry fruit. Rich and generous, this has excellent fruit and concentration. The oak tannins give structure and there’s sufficient acidity to give flair and length." Decanter

Fontanabianca has created here an elegant and densely packed Barbera. It shows the exuberance and potential of the grape while still maintaining a reasonable degree of restraint. It is neither marmalade nor too fruity, but pampers with a fine dose of dried cherry and plum aromas, along with some Spanish cedar wood with a fine citrus note. A well-balanced drop with a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A lightly fruity red with berry and walnut aromas and flavors. Medium body. Easy finish." James Suckling

"The Fontanabianca 2018 Barbera d'Alba Superiore is a lovely wine with a darkly saturated side contrasted against a more contained and elegant mouthfeel. Those qualities make this wine a perfect candidate for a restaurant steak and potatoes. You get all the vivid brightness of the bouquet, with wild cherry and blackberry, with a good dose of refreshing acidity that cuts through the fat in your favorite foods." Robert Parker

An opulent Barbera wine with class, with just as high quality equipment, rich and dense of intense ruby red color. The bouquet is fruity of blackcurrants, cherries, chocolate and blackberries, the taste is very deep and rich, the finish is long and fruity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, rich garnet. In the nose spicy-limey tones, after graphite, liquorice, gently after blackberries, dark leather, in the reverberation dried rose leaf. On the palate tension-loaded with grippy tannin, delicate pressure, in the reverberation also certain juiciness." Falstaff

"A red with berry, tile and stone aromas and flavors. Medium body, firm tannins and a lightly wooded, fruity finish." James Suckling

Ruby red in colour and with a typical scent of red fruits, in which spicy aromas and light vanilla tones from the oak are mixed. The dense fruit, a harmonious acidity and the velvety tannin determine the long taste of this top-class Barbera. SUPERIORE.DE

Barbera d'Alba with lots of fruit, expressive aromas of menthol, pine, leather and exotic spices - perfectly structured. Outstanding value. SUPERIORE.DE

Barbera d'Asti Superiore Le Rocchette shows great energy and concentration. Dark fruits, spices and concise minerality in the racy bouquet. Lively and very juicy on the palate, all components in admirable balance. SUPERIORE.DE

Convincing selection of 'La Luna e i Falò' from grapes harvested exclusively in the DOCG area of Nice Monferrato. Its colour deep red and as dense as its bouquet of wild berries, plums and tobacco with a fine toasty vanilla note of barrique. The soft, spicy taste lingers long and with great elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red with violet reflections and intensely fragrant, very clear, the Ca' di Pian shows ripe dark cherry and black currant. Beautifully juicy on the palate, it develops with power, but always remains elegant. A hint of mint in the precise finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Dreamlike Barbera from a world-famous vineyard, in the nose complex aromas of dark red, plump, juicy cherries, finest spices and black forest berries. In the mouth polished, dense, enormously much glycerine and sweetish fruit, present, but silky tannins, finely enclosed by the fruit, finesse-rich, persistent, first-class acid structure. SUPERIORE.DE

Elegance, freshness and flow - these are the terms that immediately came to mind when tasting this extremely precise Barbera. Shining bright red with orange reflections. Clear bouquet of cherries, blackberries and spices. In the drink again this freshness and clarity, the fine tannins accompany the forest fruity, juicy taste until a slightly nutty finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Impressive fragrance of ripe berries, chocolate and coffee. Full-bodied, structured and with velvety tannins on the palate. Juicy and drinkable - very successful! SUPERIORE.DE

"A soft, fruity red with raspberry, berry and citrus undertones. Medium body, round tannins and a fruity finish." James Suckling

With the Vignota, vinified from five different vineyards, the winery proves that even in the so-called entry-level range a lot of excitement and richness is possible. Delicious bouquet of cherry jam, mint and rose petals. Very densely woven on the palate, plus a juiciness and extract sweetness that makes this wine an irresistible food companion. SUPERIORE.DE

"This succulent red sports fresh black cherry and blackberry flavors, accented by licorice, tar and mineral notes. It's solidly built and stays fresh on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"The Conterno Fantino 2018 Barbera d'Alba Vignota shows beautiful depth and intensity thanks to its pure and brilliant fruit. This Barbera is absolutely direct and linear in terms of its aromatic delivery with sour cherry, cassis and tart cranberry. Fruit comes from a 5.4-hectare plot that sees a big range in elevation from 200 to 400 meters above sea level with limestone and marl. These conditions are especially conducive to affirming the natural acidity and freshness of this food-friendly wine." Robert Parker

The grapes for Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne, which is impressive every year, come mainly from vineyards in Castiglione Falletto, with a small part of the fruit coming from Ravera. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, leather, liquorice, spices and menthol are presented here in an intoxicating, exotically ripe drop that is a pleasure to drink even when young. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is the most accessible of the five expressions of Barbera (from both Alba and Asti) made by Vietti. The 2018 Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne opens to dark cherry and blackberry with good textural richness at the back. There is a lot of fruit fiber and support here to counter the abundant blackberry and cherry flavors that are so characteristic of this grape." Robert Parker

The Barbera d'Alba Quass is of enormous concentration and depth. On the nose dark berries, flowers, cloves and leather, on the palate a lot of spicy cherry fruit, articulated and structured, with a soft core of blackberry and exuberant acidity. Very attractive! SUPERIORE.DE

This is the second vintage of a true random product. Paolo had actually intended to plant this 1.5 hectare small and sustainably cultivated vineyard with additional Moscato vines when he recognized the quality of the Barbera grapes ripening there in 2016. So he decided without further ado to vinify a Barbera, which he then aptly named "Per Sbaglio" - which means "by accident". We congratulate him on this decision, only 3,000 bottles of this wine are sold every year.

Deep, sparkling ruby red. In the fragrance classic ripe raspberry notes, in the taste again red berries, on the palate very rounded, full-bodied and with great drinking flow. SUPERIORE.DE

In contrast to the past, this full and fragrant Barbera is now aged to a greater extent in large oak barrels - and less in barriques. This benefits the softness, fruitiness and suppleness of this beautiful wine. Tre Vigne means that the grapes come in equal parts from the top sites Mosconi, Ginestra and San Pietro. Deep dark ruby red. In the bouquet fine scent of sour cherries and violets, in the full and soft taste a pleasantly fresh acidity which refines the long drinking pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Concentrated violet crimson. Lifted fresh black fruit with more than a hint of oak. Succulent blackberry fruit. Fine tannins. Supple and long." Jancis Robinson

"The Domenico Clerico 2017 Barbera d'Alba Trevigne is a dark and exuberant wine with thick layers of blackberry and plum. The 2017 vintage is all about intensity and roundness, showing a quality of fruit that is ripe for sure, but is also nuanced, measured and cautious. The longer I kept my nose in the glass, I found a point of raisin or dried prune (that is typical of this vintage), but those ripe tones felt natural, not forced or pushed in any way. Fruit comes from three sites with different exposures: the west-facing San Pietro vineyard, northeast-facing Ginestra and south-facing Ciabot Mentin." Robert Parker

Dark ruby, in the nose dark berry fruit, after black currant, blackberries and some tobacco. Juicy on the palate, unfolds densely and round with firmly structured tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and fruity with sliced berry and raspberry character. Medium body and a clean, crisp finish." James Suckling

"The 2018 Barbera d'Alba Bricco dei Merli delivers that signature balance and harmony that we see in the other wines from Elvio Cogno. Barbera can sometimes take on overblown aromas, but this wine remains steady, sweet and mildly concentrated throughout. It delivers dark fruit intensity without ever feeling heavy or too rich. From a cooler vintage, this expression of Barbera shows vibrant freshness and energy." Robert Parker

Classic Barbera from the house Vajra. Garnet red, very pleasant nose with light cherry notes and aromas of fine spices. Rich on the palate with the typical effervescence of a traditional and sophisticated wine of the Alba region. SUPERIORE.DE

"Packed with black cherry, blackberry and toasty spice flavors, this red is rich and dense. Lively acidity keeps it focused and drives the lingering finish." Wine Spectator

Sandrone's Barbera d'Alba smells of ripe red berries, dark cherries and a hint of coffee and chocolate. On the palate it has a full-bodied, soft texture, captivating finesse and pure harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

"A rich, round-textured barbera with plum and berry character and hints of orange peel. It’s full-bodied and velvety. Flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The Luciano Sandrone 2018 Barbera d'Alba is a wine of remarkable smoothness and integration. There are absolutely no sharp edges here, as this Barbera is polished and buffed over twice for good measure. It is packed tight with luscious dark fruit and blackberry preserves. That dark core is framed by light touches of Indian spice, campfire ash and truffle. There is a note of cherry sweetness on the close, but it is beautifully softened by all that rich intensity. If you are a fan of the Barbera grape, let me draw your attention to this tremendous value." Robert Parker